US Bridges

T 320 over Stream

Good

Olmsted County, Minnesota · 0.2 MI S JCT Csah 21ON 4 · Structure no. L9846

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
1986 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

T 320 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying T 320 over Stream in Olmsted County, Minnesota. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Minnesota average of 38.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2029. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesT 320
CrossesStream
Location0.2 MI S JCT Csah 21ON 4
RouteCounty Highway 320
Coordinates44.13428, -92.39933
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (1986)
Projected traffic70 by 2029
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was T 320 over Stream built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is T 320 over Stream in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does T 320 over Stream carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (1986 count).

How long is T 320 over Stream?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns T 320 over Stream?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.